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Bhutan, renowned for its Gross National Happiness (GNH) index, confronts a critical challenge threatening its rural communities: the proliferation of gungtong, or empty households. Recent data revealing a 25% vacancy rate in Trashigang Dzongkhag starkly illustrates the escalating trend of rural-to-urban migration. This issue extends beyond Trashigang, affecting Eastern Dzongkhags like Pemagatshel, Trashiyangtse, and Mongar, where significant gungtong rates are …

Choden, commonly known as Mummy Choden in the Bhutanese film industry, has had an impressive career spanning over 30 films. She has portrayed a variety of roles, both significant and minor, showcasing her versatility as an actress. While she has played numerous characters, her most notable and frequently portrayed role is that of a mother, earning her the affectionate nickname …

By Tenzin Euden Purna Bdr Tiwari, a 52-year-old from Rejung, Sarpang, currently employed as a Security Guard at Damchen Petroleum in Phuntsholing, shares the harrowing tale of his life marred by alcohol addiction.His descent into alcoholism began amid marital strife with his former wife, leading him down a path of spiraling dependence. Despite being a father of four and embroiled …

As someone deeply concerned about the well-being and safety of our youth, I am compelled to address a pressing issue that has shaken our society to its core. The recent increase in rape cases involving young girls and the alarming number of unsolved rape and murder cases in Bhutan require our immediate attention and action.This not only endangers our children’s …

…𝒖𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒑𝒐𝒑𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒊 𝒃𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒂𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝒅𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒆 𝒄𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒓 𝒔𝒆𝒈𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒉𝒖 By Kinzang Thinley Thimphu’s dining landscape has undergone a notable transformation with the rising acclaim of Thali eateries. Establishing themselves as the preferred lunchtime destination, these venues have enamored a wide array of customers, spanning from bustling office employees to enthusiastic students. Notably, locales like the …

Bhutan’s Cottage and Small Industries (CSIs) have emerged as vital contributors to the nation’s economy, showcasing the rich heritage and craftsmanship of Bhutanese artisans. However, despite their significant potential, challenges persist in making locally produced goods more affordable and accessible in the international market. One of the critical issues faced by CSIs is the pricing of their products. While many …

…𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒔𝒂𝒏𝒔 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒆 𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒅𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒄𝒓𝒂𝒇𝒕, 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒔𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑺𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒊𝒕 By Kezang ChodenIn a remarkable showcase of craftsmanship and cultural heritage, the villagers of Mooroong in Kengkhar Gewog, Mongar Dzongkhag, have gained recognition for their expertise in creating local wine containers, known as Ara Jandom. Today, 14 households are actively involved in this traditional craft, which has become …

…𝒆𝒏𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒆𝒕 𝒂𝒄𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒈𝒍𝒐𝒃𝒂𝒍 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉, 𝑩𝒉𝒖𝒕𝒂𝒏’𝒔 𝑪𝒐𝒕𝒕𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑺𝒎𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝑰𝒏𝒅𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝑻𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑻𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒄 𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒄𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 By Tashi TshomoBhutan’s Cottage and Small Industries (CSI) Market is emerging as the premier platform for promoting, marketing, selling, and distributing Bhutanese products. As the retail division of Druksell, located in the capital city, the CSI Market is dedicated to offering a …

…𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚, 𝒉𝒆 𝒉𝒐𝒑𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒆 𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒌 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒄𝒌𝒍𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒂𝒅𝒅𝒊𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒍𝒂𝒊𝒎 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔. By Tenzin Euden Ravi Subba, a 42-year-old former teacher, candidly shares his struggle with alcoholism, marked by numerous relapses. His battle with alcohol dependency began in 2016 and persisted into 2017. Seeking help, he underwent a four-month treatment program at …

Ngawang Tenzin, widely known as Rabgay and hailing from Trashigang, has dedicated the last 15 years to the Film Association of Bhutan. Throughout his tenure, he has played crucial roles in the production of over 50 Bhutanese films, showcasing his versatility as an actor, light man, and in various crew positions. However, since his debut as an Assistant Director in …